For Sarah Warden, discovering Theatre on Ice (TOI) as an adult was the beginning of an adventure that combined her love for skating, her talent for theatrics, and a lasting connection to her late mother. Now entering her eleventh season with The Skating Club of...
Are ice shows just something to do once the competition season is over? What is the impact on audiences of non-skaters? And what really goes into producing one of these events? I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Brad Vigorito—coach, choreographer, show...
I recently sat down with Tori Bland of VLB Beauty—a hairstylist, makeup artist, show and film SFX artist—to discuss her take on creating program hair and makeup looks that last. Here’s what she had to say: Tips for Mastering Program Hair & Makeup When it comes to...
Summer often brings back childhood memories of camp, but the fun doesn’t have to stop when you grow up! Adult skate camps are a fantastic way to relive the experience, offering opportunities to train intensively—even if just for a few days. Not only do you get to hone...
As the Paris Olympic Games draw to a close, it’s important to remember that not everyone who participates in sports dreams of Olympic gold. Each person is on their own journey, and U.S. Figure Skating is working to create diverse skating paths that offer more...
Welcome to the second part of our blog series on editing figure skating music. If you missed the first part, you can find it here. Richard Hollman, a figure skater and music editor/owner of Strigiform Productions, has uniquely combined his passions to help skaters...
Music is such a large part of the sport of figure skating; it’s what brings a program alive and allows skaters to tell a story on the ice. It’s something that needs to resonate with the skater, the judging panel and the audience. Recently, I had the pleasure to sit...
The Powerful Impact of Diversity in Figure Skating Figure skating is known for its grace, athleticism, and artistic flair. However, beneath the glittering surface, the sport has also faced criticism for its lack of diversity. Embracing diversity means supporting...
Welcome to our new blog series, "Meet the Panel!" In this series, we introduce you to the members of the officials' panel who evaluate skaters at competitions. Our goal is to clarify their roles, highlight the collaborative scoring process, and introduce you to the...
Welcome to a new blog series, Meet the Panel! In this series, we’ll introduce you to the members of the officials' panel who evaluate skaters at competitions. Our goal is to clarify the official roles, highlight the collaborative scoring process, and introduce the...